by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in social sciences at Norfolk State; NSU. You can earn it at the Master’s level, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #6 out of 7 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Norfolk State; NSU highly for social sciences, ranked #686 out of 953 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 686 of 953 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Virginia | 23 of 33 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 107 of 193 |
The table below lists every degree level available for social sciences at Norfolk State; NSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 72 |
| Master’s | 10 |
This social sciences field at Norfolk State; NSU breaks down into these majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 51 |
| Political Science and Government | 21 |
| Urban Studies/Affairs | 10 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Norfolk State University awarded 10 master’s degrees in social sciences.
Norfolk State; NSU holds a strong position among schools offering social sciences at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #6 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Virginia | 6 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 45 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 219 |
Among recent graduates, 20% of social sciences master’s degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The majority of social sciences master’s degree graduates at Norfolk State; NSU were Black or African American. Approximately 70% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Norfolk State University with a master’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Undergraduate study is also available at Norfolk State; NSU. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 72 |